Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Rudrapur: In a decisive step towards realising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s “Fit Uttarakhand” campaign, the Kumaon Police has initiated a region-wide health mission to promote the physical and mental well-being of its personnel. Inspector General of Police, Kumaon Range, Ridhim Aggarwal, has issued comprehensive instructions to district police chiefs to…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau As heavy rain continues to lash over Maharashtra’s Mumbai, the city on Monday recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on just the first day of monsoon. As per the Indian Meteorological Department, with the rains in Mumbai, monsoon has also arrived in the city 16 days earlier than usual. Southwest…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau From May 19 to 24, the first edition of the Khelo India Beach Games was held at Ghoghla Beach in Daman and Diu. In this prestigious event, the Uttarakhand Pencak Silat team showcased an outstanding performance, bagging a total of 6 valuable medals, including 3 silver and 3 bronze medals, thereby…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau In a significant breakthrough, scientists at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar have developed a high-yielding, six-row barley variety, UPB 1106 (Pant Barley 1106), after 12 years of rigorous research. The variety has now been officially released by the Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards under the Indian Council…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Sahil Singh, a native of US Nagar district headquarter, Rudrapur, has been appointed as an ambassador of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM). At just 30, he has become the first Indian to assume this role, bringing pride to Uttarakhand and India. Sahil’s…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Harvard University has lost its ability to enroll international students for the 2025–2026 academic year, following the revocation of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The action was ordered by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in a letter to the university dated May…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Uttarakhand government’s recent decision to assign collective titles to major sports facilities across four cities has drawn sharp criticism, especially from the Bengali community in Udham Singh Nagar district. The move, which authorities say is aimed at giving integrated sports infrastructures a unified identity, has sparked protests, with many accusing…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Uttarakhand government’s recent decision to assign collective titles to major sports facilities across four cities has drawn sharp criticism, especially from the Bengali community in Udham Singh Nagar district. The move, which authorities say is aimed at giving integrated sports infrastructures a unified identity, has sparked protests, with many accusing…
Himalya Harbinger, Nainital Bureau. In a significant move towards ensuring women’s safety and empowerment, Inspector General of Police (IG) Kumaon Range, Ridhim Agrawal, has revived the acclaimed initiative “Koshish… Ek Asha,” under a new title, “Koshish… Phir Ek Nayi Asha.” Originally launched during her tenure as SSP Udham Singh Nagar, the initiative focuses on curbing…